Pink Champagne Cake

Share a dessert your friends and family will rave about. This Pink Champagne Cake tastes like heaven and is a gorgeous layered cake that will be remembered for years to come.

No gathering is complete without a show-stealing dessert, and this gorgeous three-tiered cake is sure to do that very thing. It makes the perfect dessert to share with all your guests, just like these champagne cupcakes, or even to take to your next party.

Whether it's for Valentines Day, bachelorette parties or bridal showers, this is one of the best cakes to serve for a special occasion.

While this cake is elegant, it’s also easy to make with ingredients found at your local grocery store. Everyone will be so distracted by its beauty and decadent taste that they may not even believe it’s homemade.

This pretty, pink cake is so fun to make. From its soft, delicate crumb, to the tasty buttercream frosting, this cake is delicious. Because I like to make things that the whole family can enjoy, I make it with 0.0 champagne or non-alcoholic champagne.

Of course, you can use whatever kind you like, but this is the way our family likes to enjoy it. That way the kiddos can eat it too.

I love cakes and they come in all different shapes and sizes like these Valentines cake pops recipes. In a similar vein, try some Christmas oreo truffles. You’ll find even more cakes in my Italy food and drinks (70+ recipes). 

Maybe you need more pink and red desserts. The BEST red velvet cake mix cookies are a scrumptious treat you definitely don’t want to miss. And this cranberry mocktail dials up the fancy with its lovely pinkish-red color. Try some of these Valentines Day chocolate dipped fruit gifts. There are simply so many pretty foods to love.

I love taking this tasty cake to parties or hosting parties and serving this amazing dessert. It’s so soft and so delicious, and honestly fun to make. I find a lot of joy and peace in frosting a cake. There’s something particularly satisfying about seeing a three-layer cake take shape.

This cake is one that everyone enjoys (with non-alcoholic champagne) and I simply can’t wait for you to try it. I hope you love making it and sharing it as much as I do.

And if you love this recipe, you will also love our champagne cake, Valentine's cake pops and red velvet cake mix cookies.

Why you should make this recipe

• This desert is decadent and irresistible.
• The pretty pink color makes it a classy cake to serve at parties.
• Your guaranteed to impress anyone who tastes this cake.

Ingredients Needed

• Flour – Of course you’ll need flour for this delicious layered cake. It just wouldn’t be the same without it. You can use cake flour or any flour you wish.
• Sugar – Dessert needs sweetness, and sugar is here to save the day.
• Baking powder – Don’t forget this little hero that makes this cake fluffy and that crumb oh so perfect.
• Salt ­– It’s chemistry meets flavor when it comes to this little ingredient. Cut through the sweetness with only a little bit.
• Pink champagne – No need for expensive champagne, Use whatever kind of champagne you like for this recipe. I like to use 0.0 champagne so everyone can enjoy it, young or old. You will use this both in the cake and reduce it to put into the frosting. You'll use just enough for that hint of champagne flavor.
• Oil – A decadent cake always needs a little bit of fat. Use a light oil that won’t weigh the other ingredients down.
• Vanilla extract – Desserts thrive on this little dash of flavor, and this cake is no exception.
• Red food coloring – Food coloring is optional for this cake, but a little drop gives the frosting a pretty pink color that’s irresistible.
• Confectioners’ sugar –  This is what makes the frosting nice and sweet. It dissolves right into the butter and makes the frosting beater-licking delicious.
• Butter – A butter cream frosting simply wouldn’t be butter cream without butter!

How to make Pink Champagne Cake

Prepare and bake

To start, preheat your oven to 350° F. Then prepare three 7-inch, round cake pans by greasing them with oil or butter. Place a circle of parchment paper in the bottom of each pan and grease the paper as well.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt (the dry ingredients). Next, add the champagne, oil, eggs and vanilla (the wet ingredients) to the flour mixture.

Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and well-combined.

Divide the cake batter evenly into the cake pans.

Bake for 20-25 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes will come out clean when the cake is done baking. Allow the cake layers to cool completely or come to room temperature on a wire rack before frosting.

Whip up the frosting

Pour the champagne into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer until the champagne has reduced to about ¼ of a cup. This will take about 7-10 minutes. Then set the reduced champagne aside to cool completely.

Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer and with either the paddle attachment or the whisk attachment, beat for about 2-3 minutes or until smooth and creamy. One cup at a time, add the confectioners’ sugar.

Beat on low speed so the sugar doesn’t fly out of the bowl and gradually increase to medium speed. Add the next cup after the first one is well-combined with the butter. And continue till all the sugar is mixed.

Add the vanilla extract and 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reduced champagne. Taste the frosting. Then add more champagne if needed. This is where you can also add a pinch of salt and a drop of red food coloring if you wish.

Assemble

Start with one cake on your cake stand. Frost the top of that cake, then place the second cake on top of the frosting. Frost the top of the second cake and top it with the third. Then frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Once the whole confection is frosted you can add sprinkles or any kind of topping or cake decorating you wish. Then serve the gorgeous finished cake and enjoy!

Tips for success

Non-alcoholic champagne

Non-alcoholic or 0.0 champagne is a great substitute for this recipe. Not only does it work well, but it makes it easier for the whole family to enjoy. Even the little ones love this delicious and pretty cake, so there’s no reason they can’t enjoy it too.

Hand mixer

Any kind of electric mixer will do. While a stand mixer is a little easier to balance the powdered sugar as you put it in, a hand mixer will work just as well to make the frosting. Some even prefer to make frosting with a hand mixer over a stand mixer anyway. So, use what works best for you.

Variations

• Shredded coconut – Instead of sprinkles, you can top this cake with shredded coconut for a little different look and flavor.
• Cream cheese frosting – Replace the butter in this recipe for cream cheese, or even use your favorite cream cheese frosting recipe and add the reduced champagne to it. You may need to thicken the frosting a bit more with the extra liquid, but it would be fantastic. This green velvet cake is topped with cream cheese frosting and it's to die for!
• Shredded chocolate – Top the frosting on this cake with shredded white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate. You can dress it up even more with some chocolate curls for a decadent topping to this delectable layered cake.

Storage and Freezing

Storing – Store and extra cake (if you have any) in an airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator.

Freezing – This cake freezes well in an airtight container. You can store this cake in the freezer for up to three months.

FAQ

Can I make this recipe gluten free?

You can! While it may take a couple of different tries to figure out what gluten-free flour you like best in this recipe, a cup-for-cup flour will work great! Please note that that cake may turn out a bit more crumbly than with glutinous flour, but will be just as tasty.

Can I make this recipe dairy free?

Yes! Simply replace the butter in the frosting with dairy free butter and this frosting will still turn out every bit as tasty as the original recipe.

Can I use non-alcoholic champagne?

Absolutely. As mentioned above, I like to use 0.0 champagne in this recipe. I actually use non-alcoholic champagne all the time and it’s amazing in this recipe.

Ways to enjoy

This delectable and gorgeous cake is perfect for any party. Try it out for your next galentines themed party. You can also serve this cake for one of your New Years Day activities. This cake is also the perfect way to celebrate New Year's Eve.

Serve this cake at a Christmas party after eating Christmas dinner sides with beef tenderloin or Christmas side dishes with prime rib. You can serve this cake at a dessert party with Valentine mocktails.